Product Manager (UX)

Index Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Index Industries is building at the intersection of fintech and blockchain. We are seeking a PM/UX hybrid who can bridge on-chain complexity with a seamless user experience, owning the full product lifecycle—from discovery and wireframes to launch—within a lean, fast-moving startup.

You will own the roadmap for consumer and protocol surfaces, conduct user research, collaborate with design on wireframes, define success metrics, and work with engineering to ship features on tight cycles while

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management, with at least 2 in blockchain/DeFi.
• Hands-on UX skills with wireframes and usability testing.
• Familiarity with wallets, smart contracts, and on-chain identity.
• Ability to work in a 0–1 startup environment and write clear PRDs.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap across consumer and protocol surfaces.
• Conduct user research and translate findings into requirements.
• Collaborate with design to produce wireframes and UX flows.
• Define and track success metrics with analytics tools.
• Work with engineering to scope, prioritize, and ship features.
• Embed KYC/KYB compliance into UX with minimal friction.
• Engage early users and partners to drive feedback loops.

Skills

Product management

UX design

Figma

Usability testing

Blockchain knowledge

Written PRDs

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Amplitude

Mixpanel

Job description

Index Industries is a venture-backed startup, focused on building foundational infrastructure at the intersection of fintech and blockchain. We are currently in stealth mode, developing USHP- a next‑generation product designed to address critical gaps in financial systems.

We are a small, deliberate team at an early stage. The people joining now will shape not just what we build, but how we build it, our culture, our standards, and our long‑term trajectory. We are not looking for passengers; we are looking for builders who take ownership and thrive in environments where the path is still being defined.

Due to the nature of our work, specific product details are shared during the interview process under NDA.

USHP is building two related products: a proprietary daily predictive index of U.S. home prices, and an on‑chain token whose value tracks that index. The token is collateralized by real U.S. residential properties and pays staking yield from the net income generated by the underlying portfolio. The protocol includes a full DeFi integration suite.

About the Role

We're building something ambitious at the intersection of fintech and blockchain, and we need a PM/UX hybrid who can bridge the gap between on‑chain complexity and seamless user experience. You'll own the full product lifecycle — from discovery and wireframes to launch and iteration — working directly with engineering and design in a lean, fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap across key consumer and protocol‑facing surfaces
• Conduct user research and translate findings into clear product requirements
• Collaborate with design to produce wireframes, prototypes, and UX flows
• Define and track success metrics via tools like Amplitude or Mixpanel
• Work with engineering to scope, prioritize, and ship features on tight cycles
• Navigate KYC/KYB compliance requirements and embed them into UX without friction
• Engage directly with early users and partners to drive feedback loops

Requirements

• 5+ years in product management, at least 2 in a blockchain, crypto, or DeFi environment
• Hands‑on UX skills — comfortable in Figma, conducting usability tests, and writing design specs
• Deep familiarity with blockchain primitives: wallets, smart contracts, on‑chain identity, token flows
• Experience working in a 0–1 environment; startup DNA required
• Strong written communication — you write crisp PRDs and don't need hand‑holding
• Bonus: experience with payment rails, lending products, or protocol governance

Compensation: $130K–$170K base + equity